Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 11, 2026

AU Ventures LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates OptionsVault (the "Service"), an options trading journal platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Account credentials (passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text)
  • Profile information you choose to provide

Trading Data

When you use the Service, we collect trading-related information, including:

  • Trade records synced from connected brokerage accounts (e.g., Robinhood)
  • Raw trade data imported from supported brokers via our integration partner (SnapTrade)
  • Manually entered trade data, notes, and tags
  • Calculated metrics such as P&L, win rates, and strategy performance

Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:

  • Device and browser information (type, version, operating system)
  • IP address and general location data
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Sync and display your trading data from connected brokerages
  • Calculate strategy performance, P&L, and analytics
  • Authenticate your identity and secure your account
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Send service-related communications (e.g., sync status, account updates)
  • Respond to customer support inquiries
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our features
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Broker Data and Integration

When you connect a brokerage account, we use SnapTrade as our integration partner to securely access your trade history. Important details about this integration:

  • We never store your brokerage login credentials directly
  • We do not execute trades or access funds in your brokerage accounts
  • We only access read-only trade history data necessary to provide the Service
  • Raw import data is stored temporarily for processing and may be retained for debugging purposes
  • You can disconnect your brokerage at any time through your account settings

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate the Service, including:
    • Supabase (authentication and database hosting)
    • SnapTrade (broker integration)
    • Stripe (payment processing)
    • Vercel (website hosting)
    • PostHog (product analytics and session recording)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption for all data in transit
  • Encrypted database storage with Row Level Security (RLS) policies
  • JWT-based authentication with secure token handling
  • Regular security reviews and access controls

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

  • Active accounts: We retain your data for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide the Service
  • Deleted accounts: Upon account deletion, your personal data and trading records will be permanently removed within 30 days
  • Backup copies: Archival backups may be retained for up to 90 days after deletion for disaster recovery purposes
  • Legal obligations: We may retain certain information as required by law

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@optionsvault.app. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months. You also have the right to request deletion and to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your jurisdiction. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: